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The character "睡" originates from a combination of the radical "目", meaning eye, and the component "垂", which conveys the idea of drooping or hanging down, thus forming a visual representation of eyelids closing in weariness. Initially, this character specifically described the act of dozing or napping, often while seated, rather than referring to sustained sleep. Over time, its meaning broadened to encompass all states of sleep, reflecting a linguistic shift from a particular gesture of rest to a more general term. Throughout its history, the character's structure has remained unchanged, with its components continuing to denote the core concept of drowsiness through the imagery of falling eyelids.
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我每天都睡觉。
他正在床上睡觉。
睡觉对健康很重要。
我昨晚睡得很好。
如果你困了，就去睡觉。
他睡过头了，所以迟到了。
在火车上睡觉很不舒服。
她睡眠不足，整天都很累。